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Eckie: Walter Eckersall and the Rise of Chicago Sports
A biography of overlooked early University of Chicago football star and prominent sports journalist Walter “Eckie” Eckersall.
357 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 1, 2025
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February 5, 2026
Quite an interesting biography of a noted Chicago sports figure. Walter Eckersall was a star player at the University of Chicago during the years they were a Big 10 and national power. Later he became a reporter for the Chicago Tribune. He would die at a young age. The biography captures the era when football was becoming part of American sports culture. It is balanced, informative and offers a great deal of insight. It reminds us that looking back at life wearing contemporary glasses can often be a difficult task. A fine book for Chicagoans and sports fans alike.
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